Chapter 4 Configuring the AMC 4-3
4.2.1 Features and Configurations
The Boot BIOS supports the following:
■ Using multiple AMC.1 SAS modules
■ Applying global properties stored in flash
■ Selecting and configure up to 256 adapters
■ Automatic INT13 drive mapping for SAS drives
■ SAS topology discovery, including expander traversal
■ Applying PHY transceiver properties
4.2.2 Launching the Boot BIOS Utility
Note – Not all devices detected by the utility can be controlled by the BIOS. Devices
such as tape drives and scanners require loading a device driver specific to that
peripheral device.
1. Initiate loading of the BIOS, and watch for the following message.
Press Ctrl-C to start LSI Configuration Utility...
This message remains on your screen for about five seconds, giving you time to
start the utility.
2. Press CTRL C.
Please wait, invoking LSI Configuration Utility...
After a brief pause, the Boot BIOS Main menu is displayed, as shown in the
following figure.